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Canada's History › Key Events
What is the name of the agreement that brought Newfoundland into Confederation?
- The Atlantic Accord 1985
- The Newfoundland Act 1867
- The Maritime Union 1867
- The Terms of Union 1949, making Newfoundland Canada's tenth province
Why this is the correct answer
Newfoundland held two referendums on joining Canada before a narrow majority voted in favour in 1948. Under the Terms of Union signed in 1949, Newfoundland became Canada's tenth and most recently added province.